Johor has a wide and varied economy ranging from agriculture ,industry, commerce and tourism. There are also a number of historical building and traditional handicraft centres in Johore. The State also boasts some of the finest hotels, off-shore island resorts, tourist complexes, golf clubs, racing circuits and sport facilities (both land and sea) in the region.

ATTRACTIONS

Air Hitam
Lover of ceramic art will find Ayer Hitam a Haven for potteries,earthenware, porcelain ,stoneware.The town is a popular transit point for visitor shooping for lunch or dinner on their way to Johore Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.

Muar
This picturesque town is well-known for its delicious and inexpensive foodstalls and restaurants.the tree-lined Tanjung is ideal for evening strolls.The waterfalls at the foot of Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang) is accesible from Muar.

Royal Abu Bakar Museum (The Grand Palace Johor)
This beautiful palace was commissioned by Sultan Abu Bakar who laid the Foundation stone in 1864.One of the oldest building in Johore Bahru,The Grand Palace has a comospolitan architecture with clear Anglo-Malay influence.Today the palace assumes an additonal role as the Royal Abu Bakar Museum,displaying treasures of the Royal collection.

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
Officially opened by the late Sultan Ibrahim in 1980,this mosque is considered one of the finest in Malaysia.It took 8 years to complete at a cost of Rm400,000.Its architecture design and setting atop a hill with sweeping view of the Straits of the Johor makes this mosque a famed landmark.

Sultan Abu Bakar Monument
This monument ,created in the seafront opposite the the courthouse commemorates Sultan Abu Bakar (1864-1895), as the architect of the modern Johor .A bronze replica of the Johor crown surmounts the monument.

Pontian
The Johor contryside is well cultivated with pineapples.Just an hour's drive from Johor Bahru city,the fishing village has a settlement of fisherman living on stilts by shore.The town is also the staging point for visitors going to Gunung Pulai for waterfall picnics,jungle trekking or mountain climbing.

Pasir Gudang
The Federation International Motorcycle (FIM) has given the honour to his circuit to host one of the legs of the World Motorcycle Championship in 1998.It is one of the only two legs to be held in Asia.Despite its international status,this circuit is open to any motorsport enthusiasts to sample the thrill and spill of the speed adventure.

Sultan Ibrahim Building
The massive building on Bukit Timbalan dominates the skyline of Johore Bahru.The Saracenic character and fine mosaic detail particularly of the Grand Hall make this one of the most interesting buildings in Johore Bahru.

The Causeway
Entering Johor Bahru from Singapore involves travelling across the Causeway which links the two cities. Completed in 1924 after four years' work, the Causeway is 1,056 metres long and extends to a depth of 23 metres below the water level. In January 1942, the British Army demolished part of its as invading Japanese forces prepare to attack Singapore from the north.

The Japanese soon effected repairs and the Causeway resumed its role as an important road, railway and general communications link. The crossing includes a pedestrian walkway for the energetic. Singapore gets a good deal of water supply from large water pipes which have been laid across the Causeway from Johor.

Dataran Bandarayan
Dataran Bandaraya, or City Square, was officially opened on 31 December 1993 by the Sultan of Johor. A much sought after venue for public events like parades and stage shows, this popular tourist attraction comprises a large stage, a minaret, a fountain and a clock tower reputed to be the biggest in the region.

It is also boasts of the tallest flag staff in the state. A mega video screen has been installed for visitors to view live transmissions.

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